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Release Number: 17-255

For Immediate Release:

Public Information Office of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

June 19, 2017

Contact Person:

Public Information Office : piocommandcenter@hcso.tampa.fl.us

(813) 247-8060

Detectives Seek Assistance In Locating Attempted Homicide Suspect

Suspect shot victim on June 9, 2017.

Friday

June 9, 2017

Time: 2:01 AM

West Lake Drive / North Street

Suspect:

Osvaldo Rodriguez
DOB: 11/19/97
LKA: 5209 North Street
Wimauma, FL

Hispanic male, 5'6", 115 lbs., black hair and brown eyes.

Suspect Vehicle: Possibly a teal, Chevy Malibu

Details:

On June 9, 2017 at 2:01 a.m., the 16-year-old male victim was driving south on West Lake Drive from North Street when he observed Osvaldo Rodriguez standing with two unknown subjects. Rodriguez was armed with a handgun, raised it towards the victim's vehicle and began shooting. The victim was struck once and as a result, sustained life-threatening injuries. Detectives issued a warrant for Rodriguez for Attempted Homicide, but have been unable to locate him.

Anyone with any information reference Rodriguez is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 247-8200 or anyone with any information regarding the Rodriguez and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using our P3 Tips Mobile application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads and Droids. You must call Crime Stoppers first to be eligible for a reward.